Seasonal Actor/Interpreter for Lantern Lights Holiday

Mystic Seaport Museum; Mystic (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Mystic Seaport Museum is seeking seasonal actor/interpreters for Lantern Lights Holiday programming in Mystic, CT. Performers will alternate between scripted plays, solo readings, and interpretive talks, dressed in 19th-century costume.

Auditions are the week of September 21st; positions require evenings, weekends, and outdoor work in all weather. Rehearsals begin in October with performances throughout December, including 12/21–12/23, with options for several nights.

Qualifications

• Previous acting/public speaking experience
• Willing to work weekends and evenings
• Knowledge of historical reenactment a plus
• Experience with improvisation a plus
• Must be at least eighteen years of age

Responsibilities

• Performers alternate between scripted plays/solo readings and scripted interpretive/educational talks.
• Performances are in period costume circa 1876.
• Auditions are the week of September 21st; evenings/weekends required; schedule provided.

Skills

Acting

Public speaking

Improvisation

Historical reenactment

Evening/weekend availability

Job description

Mystic Seaport Museum is seeking seasonal actor/interpreters for Lantern Lights Holiday programming in Mystic, CT. Performers will alternate between scripted plays, solo readings, and interpretive talks, dressed in 19th-century costume.

Auditions are the week of September 21st; positions require evenings, weekends, and outdoor work in all weather. Rehearsals begin in October with performances throughout December, including 12/21–12/23, with options for several nights.